Such a task may seem doable, if daunting, on the first day — but as the month wears on, it becomes more difficult to allocate the time required. If you find yourself tempted to catch up on Netflix rather than increase your word count, your favorite authors are here to offer some words (and mild threats) of encouragement.

6. Nathaniel Hawthorne

7. F. Scott Fitzgerald

8. John Steinbeck

9. Virginia Woolf

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